New Host Basketball Site for 2025 and 2026

🏀📣BIG ANNOUNCEMENT📣🏀

The United States Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Small College National Championships will be hosted in Buffalo in March of 2025 & 2026! Each year, an expected 2,000 visitors comprised of athletes, staff, coaches and fans are expected to travel to Erie County for the tournaments for an estimated economic impact of $2.1 million in visitor spend.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Buffalo Niagara Sports Commission and two member campuses to host the Basketball Small College National Championships,” said BJ Bertges, USCAA Chief Operating Officer. “The support of member institutions, the local sports commission and a destination with a rich basketball history should provide an outstanding destination for our participants and fans alike.”

According to the USCAA, Buffalo was selected because of its reputation as a welcoming, inclusive, sports destination. It is also an affordable place to visit and is home to an array of venues for arts, culture, and music – with new waterfront parks, historic American architecture, a theater district and an array of galleries and music clubs.

Thank you to Bryant & Stratton College – Buffalo, Villa Maria College & Erie Community College who have been tremendous partners and will play a key role in hosting the tournaments. We look forward to providing a memorable experience for the student athletes, staff, coaches & fans #InTheBUF!

To read the full press release: https://www.theuscaa.com/Press_Releases/2023-24_Press_Releases/Basketball_Site_Announcement